Anita F. Armstrong Cain

Anita F. Armstrong Cain, 86, of Nelson County, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. She was born July 29, 1939 in Hardin County.

She was married May 12, 1955 at New Salem Baptist Church in Vine Grove, KY to her late husband, Larry W. Cain. She was a charter member of Parkway Baptist Church, and spent her time volunteering at Nelson County Adult Literacy program and the Nelson County Community Clinic. She was employed in medical offices in Bardstown for 25 years. Anita enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry W. Cain; parents, J.W. and Lucille Dowell Armstrong; and brother-in-law, Russell Rogers.

She is survived by her two daughters, Betty L. Cain (Dave) Marshall of Boston, and Vicki L. (Gery) Skees of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren, Amber (Brent) McClamroch of Crestwood, Jessi (Tommy) D'Andrea of Lexington, and Jacob Skees of Louisville; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Abigail, and Autumn; two brothers, Charles (Mary Ruth) Armstrong and Harold (Lynda) Armstrong; sister, Betty Armstrong Rogers; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be 12 pm, Monday, February 23, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Rev. Rodney Lynch will officiate. Visitation will be 10:30 am to 12 pm at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Nelson County.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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